I’m tired and ready for bed. Such an exciting life I lead.

Today was great. I went to a fort and a temple outside the city. I hired a taxi from the front desk of the hotel last night. I enjoyed seeing both of them, but didn’t realize that I was going to spend so much time in the car. I don’t think they’re really that far away in KMs or miles, but the roads weren’t great and wound through the hills. It took us 2.5 hours to get there and the same coming back. I only had about an hour to explore this large fort and to take in the immense beauty of the Jain temple. I enjoyed the fort, but the Jain temple was stunning. The taxi driver also stopped at a cell phone store and they were able to get my phone figured out so I can use internet on it again. That I’m really grateful for.

Once I got home I ate some dinner at the restaurant at the hotel. After that I relaxed and took a shower. I had wanted to do an art class, but by the time I made it there all the artists had gone home for the day. I might do one in the morning for a couple hours before my train in the afternoon. I think it would be fun, but I’ll see how I feel about it in the morning.

I’m glad I don’t have another day here. I feel like I’ve seen most of what I wanted to see. I wandered around this evening for a while, but didn’t feel like looking at much of the tourist crap they sell everywhere. I do need to get some gifts for people still. Maybe I’ll find a few things in Jaipur tomorrow.

I also got a massage this evening. I walked by one and a guy showed me the prices inside. He even showed me the non tourist prices and then went down even further from that. I paid 950 rupees for an hour long massage that I quite enjoyed. I’d do that again if I can get bargain the price down at a massage place in another city. I did want to leave and not do business there when he showed me the two different price lists he uses – one for tourists and one for Indians. I’m glad I got the massage and even happier that I have a reference point for what I should pay for a massage in the future. I’d like to get another one soon.

Gratitude List:
Getting to see an amazing temple today
An enjoyable massage
A new city to explore tomorrow